Tawstock, Barnstaple · EX31

Lake, Tawstock

Lake, Tawstock, Barnstaple, EX31

£775,000For saleFreehold

Guide price

Agent's summary

Tucked away in a lovely private location in the desirable hamlet of Lake, is this beautifully presented 6 double bedroom, handsome, detached period property which has been extended to create a truly stunning family home with mature gardens and a detached double garage with ample parking. NO ONWARD CHAIN. EPC Rating F

Beds6
Baths3
Receptions4
TypeHouse
From Webbers Sales & Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

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Tucked away in the charming and peaceful hamlet of Lake, within walking distance of the station and town, this beautifully presented six-bedroom detached family home offers the perfect blend of period character and modern living.** Sympathetically extended and extensively remodelled and restored in recent years, the property now offers generous and versatile accommodation finished to a high standard throughout. Set within a mature and sizeable plot, the home enjoys a delightful south-facing frontage and a westerly rear garden, providing a wonderfully light and tranquil setting.

Approached via a chipping driveway, there is ample parking and a large turning circle, along with a detached double garage featuring an upper level with conversion potential (subject to the necessary consents). The home retains much of its period charm—complete with attractive fireplaces, coving, and sash-style windows—while benefitting from modern comforts such as PVCu double glazing and full central heating.

Accommodation Overview:

A covered storm porch opens into a welcoming entrance hall, with an elegant period staircase leading to the first floor. The charming sitting room to the front features a wood-burning stove set on a tiled hearth, with a large window overlooking the garden. The handsome dining room includes two arched recesses and a cleverly concealed drinks cabinet, also with a front-facing window. To the rear, a dedicated study includes built-in cupboards and a fitted desk, ideal for working from home.

A stylish cloakroom is fitted with a two-piece suite and tiled flooring. The spacious living room benefits from twin front windows allowing natural light to flood in, while the luxurious kitchen/breakfast room is appointed with cream Shaker-style units, granite work surfaces and upstands, twin inset sinks, and an integrated dishwasher. There’s space for a dual-fuel (LPG) Range cooker (available by separate negotiation), a breakfast bar, and a fitted dresser with glass-fronted cupboards. Triple-aspect windows and French doors lead to the outdoor entertaining space.

The adjoining utility room offers additional workspace, a single drainer sink, appliance space, plumbing for a washing machine, built-in cupboards, and a door to the rear.

First Floor:

Upstairs, a spacious landing with loft access leads to six well-proportioned double bedrooms, all tastefully decorated. The dual-aspect principal suite enjoys garden views and features mirrored wardrobes and a stylish en suite shower room with double cubicle, vanity basin, and WC. A second generous bedroom also has an en suite shower room and dual-aspect windows. Three further front-facing double bedrooms and a rear-aspect sixth bedroom are served by a well-appointed family bathroom comprising a large corner shower, modern panelled bath with mixer attachment, pedestal basin, WC, and built-in linen cupboard with electric heater. There is also a fully shelved walk-in storage cupboard with lighting.

Outside:

The grounds are beautifully landscaped and offer excellent privacy. The chipping driveway leads to a spacious turning area and the detached garage (20'7" x 16') with electric remote roller door, power, lighting, personal door, and outside tap. A wooden staircase leads to the first-floor storage area with light and window, offering further potential.

The wraparound gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, established flower beds, and raised vegetable planters. A brick-paved path leads around the house, and the rear garden includes a large decked patio area with modern glass balustrading, ideal for outdoor dining and making the most of the property’s south-westerly aspect. Additional outbuildings include a timber garden shed, a large potting shed adjoining the house, and a rear boiler room. A timber decked walkway completes access around the rear.

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Connected for everyday life

73%

of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.

Available speed bands
30+ Mbps
73%
100+ Mbps
73%
300+ Mbps
73%
1,000+ Mbps
73%
Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode EX31 3HU · residential premises

Getting about

0.6 miles

to Barnstaple Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
5.0 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
4.5 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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